Coal Soap! ( Pics Added )

[unclejonssoap]

Hi all. I just finished making a batch of coal soap for christmas. I used activated charcoal in my normal recipe to get an all black soap. Once it comes out of the mold, I will cut it into irregular pieces and place the chunks into small bags as stocking stuffers. This is going to be fun I'll try to get some pics up when it's cut.

 

[Sammi_552]

Re: Coal Soap!

Can't wait to see your pics. Such a clever gift idea!

 

[SoapySmurf]

Re: Coal Soap!

I am guessing that there are quite a few on your "naughty" list this year. Good thing that you thought enough to give them something to "clean up" their act.

 

[unclejonssoap]

Good one! I can't wait to get home and get it out of the mold today.

Well... I got the coal soap unmolded this afternoon and just got done cutting it. I am so jazzed with the results! I hope my customers like it too. Can anyone tell me how to upload a pic here?

Got it figured out this time I think Sorry it still so big. I'll shrink it a bit more next time.

 

[Relle]

Re: Coal Soap!

If you create an account in Photobucket, upload your photos, you can resize in there. Also here is a link for re-sizing on the forum.viewtopic.php?f=16&t=441

 

[Hazel]

Good job! Those look excellent and I bet the naughty people on your list will love them.

 

[Pepsi Girl]

I love them! Your naughty people will never be nice now! :wink:

 

[Pepsi Girl]

I used activated charcoal in my normal recipe to get an all black soap. .

What is "activated charcoal " :?:

 

[unclejonssoap]

Activated charcoal is regular crushed charcoal that has been treated with oxygen to open up tiny pores that are said to help cleanse the body of toxins. Not sure how well it works on the skin. I do know it works wonders for certain types of poisoning internally though. Activated charcoal has been used for years as fish tank filter and for filtering drinking water sources.

In soap, the charcoal helps to add color and seems to lend a really cool feeling to the lather.. almost like clay. I make a licorice bar that I want to swirl with the charcoal

Jon

 

[Sammi_552]

Your soap turned out awesome! Love the way you cut them.

 

[unclejonssoap]

Thanks folks! It looks like I already have enough orders that a couple more batches are in order

 

[thefarmerdaughter]

very creative!

 

[new12soap]

omg those are FABULOUS!!! I love them, I may have to try to figure out a version of that, they are so cute!

Activated charcoal works really well in soap and is awesome for the skin. I have had some people report it does wonders for acne but it isn't at all drying and even those of us with sensitive skin can use it. Just be sure you get a super-extra-fine activated charcoal, one that is meant to be used in soap or taken internally. The stuff for fish tanks you will never be able to get fine enough and you will feel like you are washing with sharp rocks. Not good!

 

[Hayley]

Wow, i love it!

 

[unclejonssoap]

Just started wrapping the new Coal Soap! This should be fun

 

[Hazel]

That's a great tag and the burlap packaging is perfect.

 

[unclejonssoap]

Thanks! I think all my FB friends are going to clean me out before I can get them to the show I have this Saturday. Guess I'd better keep the oils warm

 

[LuvOurNewf]

Your label is perfect. What did you do when cutting to get the corners as you did?

 

[unclejonssoap]

I just carved a bit with a sharp kitchen knife. I just finished molding a second batch..this time with citrus scent I figure I'll give people a second choice in case they don't like the cinnamon.

 

[LuvOurNewf]

You've inspired me.
I have 9 grandkids. Not that any of them are naughty but they all would get a kick out of washing with "stones".